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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.62, 1,687.62 and 961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.62, 1,687.62 and 961.14 is: 1,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.62 : 1,687.62 = 961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.62/1,687.62 = 961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.62x = 1,687.62 × 961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.62x = 1,622,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,039.09/1,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.44

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